Recommendations for Laboratory Detection and Diagnosis of Arbovirus Infections in the Region of the Americas

Recommendations for Laboratory Detection and Diagnosis of Arbovirus Infections in the Region of the Americas

This publication provides technical recommendations for public health laboratories involved in arbovirus diagnostic and surveillance. It covers the types of specimens most useful for diagnosing infections; lists minimum clinical datasets for sample labelling and analysis; and describes best practices for processing and handling of samples, along with recommended workflows and biosafety considerations.